BEST BANANA BREAD RECIPE

PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 45 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 55 MINS | YIELD: 8

I love this banana bread recipe. It’s the best banana bread recipe I’ve tried. Moist, incredibly delicious, and filling. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or even dessert. Enjoy a slice or two with your favorite cup of coffee to jump-start your mornings. You can also spread butter on a warm slice of banana bread – my kids do, and they love every bit of it!

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 stick butter (softened)
• 3 large ripened bananas (peeled)
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/4 c. crushed pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 1 pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Place 1 stick of butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for about 25 to 35 seconds.

Step 3: Into the bowl with the softened butter, add the ripened bananas, and mash using a fork. Next, add the rest of the ingredients (1 egg, 1 egg white, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 pinch of salt, 3/4 c sugar, and 1 1/2 c of flour) and mix well using a large spoon. Then, fold in the nuts and/or chocolate chips (optional).

Step 4: Using a nonstick cooking spray, grease a loaf pan. Empty the contents of the bowl into the greased pan. Bake the batter in the preheated oven for about 45 to 50 minutes until done.

NOTES:

• I have tried baking this banana bread in a gas and electric oven. If using gas, baking time is about 45 minutes and around 50 minutes for an electric oven.
• Serve this banana bread for breakfast, afternoon snack, or even dessert. This pairs perfectly with coffee in the morning.
• If desired, you can spread butter on a warm slice of banana bread.